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Family Devotions - Entries from May 2011
SunSundayMayMay29th2011
May.29 - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Passage: 1 Kings 17:1; 18:17–46
Principle: God’s supremacy is demonstrated through humble obedience.
Praise: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Elijah call the Israelites and priests of Baal to Mount Carmel?
• How was God glorified through the events on Mount Carmel?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God answers the prayers of the righteous (James 5:16–18).
• By demonstrating God’s supremacy by submitting to and worshiping Him.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Kings 17:1; 18:17–46.
Next Week: 2 Kings 18–19
SunSundayMayMay22nd2011
May.22 - God Punishes Jeroboam
God Punishes Jeroboam
Passage: 1 Kings 12:1–33; 14:1–18
Principle: Christians enjoy the blessings of obedience to God’s Word.
Praise: “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What were the consequences of Jeroboam’s disobedience?
• What were the consequences of Jeroboam’s sin?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By rejoicing in that God blesses those who humbly obey His Word.
• By realizing that God punishes those who disobey His Word.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Kings 12:1–33; 14:1–18.
Next Week: 1 Kings 17:1; 18:17–46
SunSundayMayMay15th2011
May.15 - God Punishes Solomon
God Punishes Solomon
Passage: 1 Kings 11
Principle: We should love God wholeheartedly.
Praise: “Trust and Obey”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God punish Solomon?
• How was Solomon punished?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By examining his heart to see whether he truly loves God.
• By praying for the Lord’s deliverance from temptation.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Kings 11.
Next Week: 1 Kings 12:1–33; 14:1–18
SunSundayMayMay8th2011
May.8 - God’s Glory Fills the Temple
God’s Glory Fills the Temple
Passage: 1 Kings 8:1–9:9
Principle: Christians must learn to depend on God’s faithfulness.
Praise: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How was God faithful in today’s lesson?
• What did God require from Israel and the king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By rejoicing that God is faithful.
• By being faithful to obey God’s commands.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Kings 8:1–9:9.
Next Week: 1 Kings 11
SunSundayMayMay1st2011
May.1 - God Gives Solomon Wisdom
God Gives Solomon Wisdom
Passage: 1 Kings 2:1–4; 3:1–15
Principle: We are unable to obey God without His help.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did David tell Solomon to live?
• What did Solomon ask for, and how did God give it to him?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By asking God for the wisdom to obey Him.
• By assessing whether his requests are motivated by God’s glory.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of I Kings 2:1–4; 3:1–15.
Next Week: 1 Kings 8:1–9:9
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